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We've said it before and we'll unfortunately have to say it again - no transit worker should ever face discipline or termination for simply answering the call of nature. We encourage you to read this [...]

Sisters & brothers, another update from C-TRAN: C-VAN paratransit dispatchers just ratified a new contract with 100% of eligible members voting yes! Here are the key highlights your officers want you to know: Sick leave [...]

By Andrew Riley|
2017-08-30T16:07:10+00:00 August 30th, 2017|C-TRAN|Comments Off on C-VAN dispatchers approve new contract

Sisters and brothers, we're pleased to announce two pieces of news out of CTRAN: First, supervisors approved a new contract with 92.8% of eligible members voting yes! This new contract has a few important [...]

By Andrew Riley|
2017-08-30T10:43:34+00:00 August 30th, 2017|C-TRAN|Comments Off on CTRAN contract updates

Hurricane Harvey is the strongest storm to hit the Gulf Coast in years, and tens of thousands of people across Texas and Louisiana have been impacted by heavy rains and flooding. ATU 757 sends its [...]

By Andrew Riley|
2017-08-29T12:26:00+00:00 August 29th, 2017|ATU 757|Comments Off on Support for those impacted by Hurricane Harvey

We are still awaiting a ruling on UP-003-16, an Unfair Labor Practice (ULP) complaint filed by ATU, which includes retiree health care issues. It was been fully briefed and submitted to the administrative law judge. [...]

Dear members, ATU leadership is disappointed to inform you that TriMet has declared impasse in our ongoing contract negotiations. After a marathon 14-hour mediation session on August 16th, TriMet management gave ATU leadership every indication [...]

Just two months after the brutal stabbings at Hollywood Transit Center, we've seen another ugly incident of racist violence on MAX. Public transit is "public" for a reason - it belongs to each and every [...]

Dear Members, As you have likely heard, TriMet ended mediation at 11:15 last night after 14 long hours of negotiation. We know that many of you will be disappointed by this news, however, we remain [...]

Sisters & brothers, we've been getting questions about what operators should expect during the eclipse on Monday. Thankfully, AAA has put together a guide for what to expect, and we want to flag a few [...]